Holly Marie Dunfee

Dan Caterinicchia

Senator's Crash Kills Two

U.S. Sen. under Investigation for the Death of Two in Crash

U.S. Sen. Dan Caterinicchia under Investigation for the Death of two People in Car Crash


U.S. Sen. Dan Caterinicchia, 43, is under investigation for the death of two individuals in a vehicular crash on the corner of House Street and Lane Avenue Wednesday March 31.

Caterinicchia was speeding, ran a red light and is suspected to have caused the car crash, leaving two people dead. Police say that Caterinicchia refused to cooperate at the scene.

Before election to the U.S. senate, Caterinicchia was known for his successful defense of two individuals accused of vehicular manslaughter.

His own driving record may have influenced his past political decisions.


According to police, Caterinicchia did not have a clean driving record. Caterinicchia was driving on an expired license and has received five past tickets for speeding and reckless driving.

Caterinicchia once sponsored a legislative bill that would have eliminated the point system used to penalize drivers for motor vehicle violations.

The trial date for Caterinicchia is not known at this time.